Zoning

Zoning is a power granted to municipalities by the State in order to promote public health, safety, and general welfare, and to protect and preserve areas of historical, cultural, or architectural significance.

Zoning is the division of land within the City into separate districts within which uses are permitted, prohibited or permitted with conditions. Zoning Districts are established to promote compatible patterns of land use within the city limits. Zoning districts also establish site development standards in order to maintain a consistent and compatible development pattern specific to a each area of the City.

The Zoning Division is responsible for the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of the City of Savannah Zoning and Noise Control Ordinances. Zoning staff members provide technical assistance to the public and various administrative Boards.

Frequently Requested Items

View the status of a Zoning Information Request, Zoning Confirmation Letter, or Business Acceptance application through eTRAC, the City's electronic Tracking, Review and Approval Center for permits and code cases.